Troi URL Plug-in™ 5.0

Troi URL Plug-in is copyright 2002-2017 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (June 26, 2017).
 
Thank you for your interest in the Troi URL Plug-in. With this FileMaker^® Pro plug-in you can fill in web forms and retrieve data and images from any HTTP URL, all from a FileMaker script.

This cross-platform plug-in is compatible with FileMaker Pro 12 through FileMaker Pro 16. Now you can create powerful databases that get information from and post to the web by using this plug-in!

Installation instructions

Installation is very easy: just open the "All URL Examples.fmp12" example file and the startup script will install the plug-in for you. See also the example file EasyInstallTroiPlugins.fmp12 (which is included in the download package) which contains the actual plug-in and install script.

Who wrote it?

Troi URL Plug-in was designed and implemented by Peter Baanen of Troi Automatisering. You can visit the Troi web site at: www.troi.com for additional information.

Troi may also be reached by email at: info@troi.com

Note that due to spam we have to filter incoming email. It might happen that non-spam email is filtered out too. If you have sent an email and you don't get an answer, try to send another email, slightly differently formulated and include the word "FileMaker" in the body text.

Where can I get the latest version and more information?

The latest versions of our software are available for downloading at our web site:
www.troi.com
You can also download the OSErrrs database, which lists all Operating System error codes for Mac OS and Windows, some of which the plug-in may return. The web site is also your source for late breaking information, company information, FileMaker tips and more.

System requirements

System requirements Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra).

NOTE Troi URL Plug-in 5 will probably run on Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), but we have not tested this and no longer provide support for this.

System requirements Windows

Windows 7 on Intel-compatible computer 1 GHz or faster
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows 10

FileMaker requirements

FileMaker Pro 12 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 12 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 13 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 13 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 14 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 14 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 15 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 15 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 16 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 16 or higher.

FileMaker Server requirements

FileMaker Server 12 or FileMaker Server Advanced 12.
FileMaker Server 13 or FileMaker Server Advanced 13.
FileMaker Server 14 or FileMaker Server Advanced 14.
FileMaker Server 15 or FileMaker Server Advanced 15.
FileMaker Server 16 or FileMaker Server Advanced 16.

Using Troi URL Plug-in as server-side plug-in
It has always been possible to use FileMaker Server to serve databases that use functions of the Troi URL Plug-in (client-side): you need to have the plug-in installed at the client's computer. Troi URL Plug-in can also be used by FileMaker Server as a server-side plug-in or as a plug-in used by the web publishing engine. To use Troi Plug-ins as a server-side or web-side plug-in you need to purchase a special Server/Web license. See below for pricing.
For more information on server-side and web-side plug-ins please read the separate document: Installing and using Troi Plug-ins on FileMaker Server.

Troi URL Plug-in is a commercial product

You can try-before-you-buy. This means that you are free and invited to test the plug-in 30 days before you pay. You may also make copies of the original and complete package (including this Read Me file) and distribute it to customers, friends etc. However, you may not distribute a modified or licensed version.

Use Troi URL Plug-in at your own risk

Although Troi URL Plug-in was tested carefully, we can not be responsible for any damages resulting from using this software. Also please try it out on a test database. Your system may be using an extension (unknown to us) that interferes with the proper functioning of Troi URL Plug-in.

We like to hear feedback on the benefits and shortcomings of the plug-in. Please include the platform and version of the operating system in your suggestions and comments.

What are the costs?

Troi URL Plug-in 5.0 has the following pricing:

Upgrades from previous versions

If you bought a license on or after May 24, 2016 the upgrade is free! Eligible users have been sent a new registration string. Contact us if you have not received yours.

If you bought a license before May 24, 2016 you will need to upgrade to use the 5.0 version.

How to pay?

Paying for a license is easy. We have several ways to pay. More information on this can be found on the order page on our web site: www.troi.com/shop/. You can pay online by credit card via our web store, we also accept PayPal and other payment methods.

Protection and unlocking the application

Troi URL Plug-in has a protection scheme. After you pay Troi will tell you how to indicate to Troi URL Plug-in that you have paid the license fee.

After you've supplied the payment data, the following is changed:

• the not registered warning is replaced by your name.
• the flash screen that shows at the first time the plug-in is used is removed. Of course also the delay (which is longer after 30 days of use) will be removed.

Bug reports and Wish list

If you find a bug, please report this by e-mail: info@troi.com. If you have any comments or other functions that you think need to be added, please notify us! We have a lot of ideas for this plug-in, so be sure to check our web site for new plug-ins and improved versions.

And please pay for software you keep using, so that the wish list becomes reality.

Versions

You can find what has been changed in this and previous versions of Troi URL Plug-in in the separate file: Release_notes.htm.

Thanks for supporting our software!

Peter Baanen